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The Osawa Scrolls
Warning: this is no ordinary story. It could change your life forever.
Sure, it begins ordinarily enough. It has three orphans: Sam, 15, is fostered separately from his two sisters, Zoe, 14 and Sophie, 12. Trying to reunite with his sisters, Sam has a seemingly random encounter with a martial arts master who has a sword which is decidedly un-ordinary. Magical, perhaps.
This is where things begin to get interesting, but still, perhaps, ordinary for an epic fantasy, time-travelling, coming-of-age story. Sam, Zoe, and Sophie get flung back to feudal Japan where they have to battle a Yokai Lord (think properly evil sorcerer) to save the powerful swords, themselves, and humanity.
In order to defeat Darkness incarnate, the siblings need to master their unique gifts. This means getting to grips with the same ancient wisdom samurai warriors sought to master. When they weren't slicing enemies in half, samurai were trying to master Zen. Why? Because they desperately wanted what Zen masters have: fear of nothing. Not even death. This is what Sam, Zoe, and Sophie have to master, in between being flung through time, attacks by the evil beasts of Darkness, escaping the Land of the Dead, etc.
And here, my book-reading friend, is where you could make this story extraordinary. You could read it as the fantastic page turner that it is. Brilliant, but not extraordinary. Or, you could begin the journey to join the ranks of the greatest samurai who ever lived. Those samurai who penetrated the veil of illusion, ended all their suffering, and became fearless, even of death itself.
Choose wisely.
Sure, it begins ordinarily enough. It has three orphans: Sam, 15, is fostered separately from his two sisters, Zoe, 14 and Sophie, 12. Trying to reunite with his sisters, Sam has a seemingly random encounter with a martial arts master who has a sword which is decidedly un-ordinary. Magical, perhaps.
This is where things begin to get interesting, but still, perhaps, ordinary for an epic fantasy, time-travelling, coming-of-age story. Sam, Zoe, and Sophie get flung back to feudal Japan where they have to battle a Yokai Lord (think properly evil sorcerer) to save the powerful swords, themselves, and humanity.
In order to defeat Darkness incarnate, the siblings need to master their unique gifts. This means getting to grips with the same ancient wisdom samurai warriors sought to master. When they weren't slicing enemies in half, samurai were trying to master Zen. Why? Because they desperately wanted what Zen masters have: fear of nothing. Not even death. This is what Sam, Zoe, and Sophie have to master, in between being flung through time, attacks by the evil beasts of Darkness, escaping the Land of the Dead, etc.
And here, my book-reading friend, is where you could make this story extraordinary. You could read it as the fantastic page turner that it is. Brilliant, but not extraordinary. Or, you could begin the journey to join the ranks of the greatest samurai who ever lived. Those samurai who penetrated the veil of illusion, ended all their suffering, and became fearless, even of death itself.
Choose wisely.
285 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 6, 2020
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July 27, 2020
A lovely and meaningful story
What an important and valuable set of lessons in a book written for young adults. A truly enjoyable read for those with an interest in the martial arts, and those who have not found these philosophies yet.
What an important and valuable set of lessons in a book written for young adults. A truly enjoyable read for those with an interest in the martial arts, and those who have not found these philosophies yet.
July 9, 2020
Wonderful!
Great book! Wonderful story, interesting and compelling. A real page-turner. I can't wait to read the rest of the books in this series!
Great book! Wonderful story, interesting and compelling. A real page-turner. I can't wait to read the rest of the books in this series!
June 28, 2020
Very entertaining
I can't wait to read the next book. I'm sure my granddaughter will love it as much as I did.
I can't wait to read the next book. I'm sure my granddaughter will love it as much as I did.
December 12, 2021
Intriguing view of life !
This book reviews the way one thing KS of life not only for the Japanese, but for all to learn. A very interesting way to look at life.
This book reviews the way one thing KS of life not only for the Japanese, but for all to learn. A very interesting way to look at life.
July 11, 2016
This book speaks to the soul. Like a wise master, it guides the student (in this case the reader) to a deepened understanding of the self without the student even knowing it. There are lessons within this book that will stay with me for a lifetime. I didn't want the story to end. I didn't want the learning to end. I felt changed after reading it and cannot wait for what's to come.
May 29, 2016
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Enjoyed the book, very good premise, and I look forward to more from the author.
Enjoyed the book, very good premise, and I look forward to more from the author.
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